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Requirements Of A Next-Generation Strategy Execution Program (Summarized)

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Another dimension of human nature that needs to be considered is resistance to change. Most of us resist change, unless it’s our own idea. Other human nature hurdles to overcome include our resistance to change, our unique differences, our need to communicate effectively and our need for purpose in our lives, including meaningful work.

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Change Is Inevitable - Failure Is Optional

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We generally like changes that affect us positively, but tend to resist changes that affect us in a negative way. In other words, “We don’t resist change, we resist being changed.” BOTTOMLINE: The often used blanket comment; “I don’t like change” is untrue.

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Why 70 Percent Of Change Initiatives Fail - And What You Can Do About It

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Why People Support You (And Why Some Resist). BOTTOMLINE: If you're a business leader and are responsible for introducing change initiatives, BEYOND THE WALL OF RESISTANCE: Why 70% of All Changes Still Fail - and What You Can Do About It is a quick read - and well worth your review. What To Avoid When Introducing Change.

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Reasons Why Strategic Plans Fail

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Ineffective attempts to gain the support of others or resistance. Here are some common reasons how or why execution falls short of the strategic plan: Over-estimation of resources and abilities. Under-estimation of time, personnel, or financial requirements. Failure to coordinate. Failure to follow the plan.

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Requirements Of A Next-Generation Strategy Execution Program

Six Disciplines

Another dimension of human nature that needs to be considered is resistance to change. Most of us resist change, unless it’s our own idea. One of the most persistent challenges we face as humans is to narrow the gap between knowing what needs to be done, and actually doing what needs to be done.

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Executing Your Strategy: Avoiding The Epic Fail

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Inadequate understanding of the internal resistance to change. . • The strategy is not well explained to employees. • No incentives given to workers to embrace the strategy. Failure to manage change. Lack of vision on the relationships between processes, technology and organization. Failure to focus.

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Eight Reasons Why Change Initiatives Fail - And What To Do About Them

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Permitting roadblocks and resistance to change. According to John Kotter, change expert and author of "A Force For Change: How Leadership Differs from Management" there are eight reasons why change initiatives fail : Too much complexity. Failure to building coalition and support. Not understanding the need for a clear vision.

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